Latest news bulletin | February 5th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding
Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on…
Heated rivalry: Timothée Chalamet plays up derby dispute at Lyon football shirt signing
While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club’s bitter…
Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks
During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine. Read More
Poland detains five in cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus
Polish authorities detained five men over balloon-smuggled cigarettes from Belarus, as rising cross-border incidents force airspace limits and tighter security. Read more at Read More
When the Saints go marching in: NFL to stage first ever American Football game in France
France is about to experience its first ever professional NFL American Football game with the New Orleans Saints scheduled to play the 2026/27 season opener in Paris. Read More
Michelangelo’s foot goes under the hammer: Very rare sketch for Sistine Chapel to be sold
An extremely rare sketch of a foot by Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel is the first ever to go to auction. The recently discovered drawing was part of a study…
‘All American’: Everything we know about MAGA’s protest Super Bowl Halftime Show
MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed. Read More
EU must bolster defence and ‘not test Article 5’, Estonian President tells Euronews
The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to “not test Article 5” of NATO. He added the bloc has long been “naive”…
EIB to frontload €3bn to mitigate impact of EU’s carbon tax on road transport and buildings
The new funds come on top of €4 billion frontloaded to the Social Climate Fund, meaning a total of €7 billion will be available for EU countries before 2028. Read…